A. momentum = mass x velocity
b. kinetic energy = 1/2 x mass x velocity^2
Although total momentum is conserved, total kinetic energy is not necessarily equal. It’s because Jay acted a force on the skateboard and increased the energy of the system.
b. kinetic energy = 1/2 x mass x velocity^2
Although total momentum is conserved, total kinetic energy is not necessarily equal. It’s because Jay acted a force on the skateboard and increased the energy of the system.